Carey De Victoria-Michel’s story is one of creative evolution and movement — both physical and artistic. A climber-turned-designer, Carey spent years guiding and co-founding She Moves Mountains before heading to Barcelona to study design and launch Studio Rocky, her own creative practice rooted in the outdoors. Her work reflects that same duality — structured yet organic, clean yet deeply human — inspired by time spent in nature and a lifetime of visual curiosity.
In this week’s episode, we dive into the 40-mile run Carey completed across Minnesota’s Boundary Waters — a journey that became as much about processing grief and growth as it was about endurance. After becoming a mother and losing her dad, she felt called back to a trail she’d known for years, using movement as a way to honor memory and reconnect with herself. What unfolded was a season of quiet miles, friendship, and creative renewal — proof that sometimes, moving forward is the best way to move through it.
Carey shares how movement helps her process life, how she balances screen-based design with hands-on work like block printing and natural dye, and how she’s redefining creative sustainability in a season full of change.
Hope you enjoy this episode chatting all things art, running, and the simple joy of making things!
Show Notes:
Studio Rocky — design studio founded by Carey De Victoria-Michel
studiorocky.co
Instagram: @studiorocky.co
She Moves Mountains — women’s climbing organization co-founded by Carey
shemovesmountains.org
Kekekabic Trail — 40-mile trail through Minnesota’s Boundary Waters
Lightship RV — sustainable electric RV brand
lightshiprv.com
Literally Outside — Chicago-based outdoor brand
literallyoutside.com
Satisfy Running — creative running and apparel brand
satisfyrunning.com
Athleta Magazine — Italian sports and culture publication
athletamag.com
@wanderstudioss for more from us.
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Have an epic week!
Gracie :)